The overall purpose of this
website is to illustrate and describe the typical imaging findings seen as part
of SpA corresponding to different degrees of disease severity with a focus on
MRI findings. Moreover, to show MR changes that may be misinterpreted as
arthritis in addition to normal findings to ensure that doctors who use MRI to
diagnose and monitor SpA easily can acquire knowledge promoting optimal use of
MRI.
Besides, patients should have the opportunity to acquire knowledge about the
diagnostic and monitoring possibilities by MRI and other imaging methods, which
contribute to their diagnosis and treatment.
To increase reader-friendliness and applicability for patients this website
offers explanations
of medical terminology. |